Ukraine: Kakhovka dam aid effort reaches 180,000 people
That’s the latest from the UN’s aid coordination office (OCHA), which tweeted that the UN and its humanitarian partners have delivered vital supplies, mainly water, hygiene items and food, to cover the needs of nearly 180,000 people, despite the difficult conditions.
The number of people reached with aid is up five-fold since 9 June.
“Drinking water continues to be an issue”, and long-term…
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Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Film Studio Objects to Trump’s Use of ‘Air’ Audio
A studio founded by the actors Matt Damon and Ben Affleck denounced former President Donald J. Trump’s use of audio from its movie “Air” in a campaign video posted online over the weekend.
The video, shared on Truth Social early Saturday, featured a nearly two-and-a-half-minute monologue from the movie that played alongside photos and videos depicting Mr. Trump throughout his life.
It was posted,…
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Initiative to enhance crucial role of women in countering hate speech launched
The bold new plan is being released a few days ahead of the second UN-stipulated International Day for Countering Hate Speech.
The Plan of Action for Women in Communities to Counter Hate Speech and Prevent Incitement to Violence that Could Lead to Atrocity Crimes (otherwise known as The Napoli Women in Communities Plan of Action) is based on a year-long consultation with women across the world…
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United States commits to rejoin UN cultural agency
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay told Member States that the decision was “a strong act of confidence, in UNESCO and in multilateralism,” and in the way that the agency was implementing its mandate on culture, education, science and information.
Reforms and modernisation
UNESCO said that in a letter sent to Ms. Azoulay, the US State Department “welcomed the way in which UNESCO had addressed…
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Christine Sinclair's Broken Nose: No. 38 | Most Memorable Moments in Women's World Cup History
FIFA WOMENS WORLD CUP TOP MOMENTS
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F.T.C. Said to Plan to Sue to Stop Microsoft’s Activision Deal From Closing
The Federal Trade Commission plans to sue Microsoft on Monday to stop the company from closing its $69 billion purchase of the video game powerhouse Activision Blizzard, escalating the federal government’s efforts to stymie the largest consumer technology deal in decades, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
The move was the latest regulatory challenge to Microsoft’s blockbuster deal for…
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Trump Heads to Florida for Court Appearance in Documents Case
Former President Donald J. Trump was en route to Florida on Monday, a day before his scheduled first appearance in federal court in Miami on criminal charges of mishandling sensitive national security secrets and seeking to thwart the government’s efforts to reclaim classified documents he took with him from the White House.
Mr. Trump is planning to spend Monday night at his Doral resort in…
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Alex Morgan again adds spice to England rivalry
Martin Rogers
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For millions of English people, drinking tea is a cherished part of daily life, a ritual to be enjoyed at breakfast time, break time, anytime, and, as you’d expect, tea-time.
Typically, the consumption of a cup of tea passes without much thought. And yet, for some reason, every time Alex Morgan tries to take a sip, it seems to create an international…
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How MrBeast Became the Willy Wonka of YouTube
For older viewers, maybe less accustomed to seeing themselves so bluntly as numbers on other people’s spreadsheets, the strategy of wedding philanthropy so closely with audience growth can seem, well, icky. But Donaldson’s young fans have mostly grown up on YouTube; some, like Jeremiah Howard, have been watching his videos since they were preadolescents. They’re intimately familiar with the…
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Heather O'Reilly's Emphatic Strike: No. 39 | Most Memorable Moments in Women's World Cup History
FIFA WOMENS WORLD CUP TOP MOMENTS
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‘Immense tragedy’ underscores need to address unexploded ordnance danger in Somalia
UNMAS issued a statement saying it was “deeply saddened and profoundly alarmed” by the deaths of 27 civilians, including 22 children, in a “tragic incident” involving unexploded ordnance (UXO) that occurred on Friday in the Lower Shabelle region.
Fifty-three people were also injured.
Innocent lives lost
“UNMAS expresses its sincere condolences to the families affected by this devastating event…
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Senate Opens Inquiry Into PGA Tour Deal with Saudi-Funded LIV Golf
The PGA Tour and LIV Golf have not yet closed a stunning partnership agreement announced only last week, but vows from Washington to slow or stop the deal — or at least make it uncomfortable for golf executives — crystallized on Monday, when the Senate opened an inquiry into the arrangement.
Senator Richard Blumenthal, Democrat of Connecticut and the chairman of the chamber’s Permanent…
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Fred Ryan, Publisher of Washington Post, to Step Down
Fred Ryan, the publisher and chief executive of The Washington Post, told employees on Monday that he was stepping down, ending his nearly decade-long run as the newspaper’s top business executive. He was appointed by Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and owner of The Post.
In a note to staff, Mr. Ryan said that his next job would be leading the Center on Public Civility, a new project by the…
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Breakers S Jarey Elder's amazing hurdle tops USFL's Best of Week 9 | UNDISPUTED
SKIP AND SHANNON UNDISPUTED
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One in every 10 children works - instead of going to school
On Monday’s World Day against Child Labour, the International Labour Organization (ILO) shared these staggering numbers as a reminder of the urgent need to end this practice.
ILO’s Director-General Gilbert Houngbo said that for the first time in 20 years, child labour is on the rise.
“Child labour rarely happens because parents are bad, or do not care. Rather, it springs from a lack of social…
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UN chief calls for new era of social media integrity in bid to stem misinformation
Alarm over the potential threat posed by the rapid development of generative artificial intelligence (AI) must not obscure the damage already being done by digital technologies that enable the spread of online hate speech, as well as mis- and disinformation, he said.
The policy brief argues that they should be integral players in upholding the accuracy, consistency and reliability of…
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Deion Sanders in Joel Klatt interview series: 'I got to get it now'
Editor’s Note: This summer, FOX Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt is interviewing the biggest names in college football as part of his new podcast series, “The Joel Klatt Show: Big Noon Conversations.” The following is an excerpt from Episode I, featuring Deion Sanders.
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders is many things. The Pro Football Hall of Famer, who was named the head coach of…
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